08.10.2010
CCSA Addiction News Daily
A compilation of news stories on alcohol- and drug-related issues,
prepared weekdays (Monday-Friday excluding holidays) by the
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
Items appear in the language in which they were originally published.
Peer-based outreach services for sex workers assist entry into detox and drug treatment
E! Science News
October 12, 2010
Bar breath testers create new risks: lawyer
CBC News
October 11, 2010
Rising number of Alberta women admit to drinking, drug use during pregnancy
By Renata D’Aliesio
Montreal Gazette
October 11, 2010
Safety lecture hears dangers of drug driving
BreakingNews.ie
October 11, 2010
Justice ministers look at solutions other than jail for fetal alcohol offenders
By Terri Theodore
Winnipeg Free Press
October 11, 2010
Private member bill raises need for a national FASD strategy
By Jon Thompson
Kenora Daily Miner and News
October 9, 2010
Pregnancy-and-drinking study draws fire
By Anne McIlroy
Globe and Mail
October 8, 2010
Airline screens passengers for intoxicants
Smuggling substances on-board seen as risk to customers, staff
By Carol Sanders
Winnipeg Free Press
October 8, 2010
Tougher Consequences for Drinking and Driving
Government of Nova Scotia
News Release
October 8, 2010
Canadian Medical Association Intervenes to Support Harm Reduction
Digital Journal
October 7, 2010
When In Rome, Study Abroad Students Increase Alcohol Intake
Medical News Today
October 12, 2010
Drinkers to get message on a bottle
Scotsman
October 11, 2010
Smokers ‘more likely’ to binge drink, eat badly and face mental illness Study finds 50% of smokers drink more than recommended limit and 14% have been treated for mental health problems
By Denis Campbell
Guardian (UK)
October 11, 2010
Weed wars: California braces to inhale
By Mitch Potter
The Toronto Star
October 10, 2010
A bit of tarnish on marijuana’s benign reputation
As California considers legalizing pot, there has been little discussion about the potential fallout on people’s health. But it can be addictive, attested by one woman’s $5,000-a-year habit.
By Shari Roan
Los Angeles Times
October 9, 2010
New potent street drug available in Ireland
By Niamh Cahill
Irish Medical News
October 8, 2010
Special report: Mexico’s growing legion of narco orphans
By Catherine Bremer
Reuters
October 6, 2010
Government of Canada Works with Yukon and its Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Drugs
Health Canada
News Release
October 7, 2010
Le gouvernement du Canada travaille avec le Yukon et ses collectivités pour dissuader les jeunes de consommer des drogues
Santé Canada
Communiqué
Le 7 octobre 2010
Government of Canada Works with Northwest Territories and its Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Drugs
Health Canada
News Release
October 7, 2010
Homeless women face more struggles than men
CBC News
October 7, 2010
Drug study not delayed for election: province
O’Brien alleged work ‘is being held back’ until after vote
By Lee Greenberg and David Reevely, with files from Joanne Chianello
The Ottawa Citizen
October 7, 2010
Fewer Young Adults Seek Help For Cocaine And Crack Use
Medical News Today
October 8, 2010
‘Legal highs’ chosen over cocaine
Surrey Herald (UK)
October 7, 2010
Prop 19 Analysis: Will Marijuana Legalization Increase Use?
By Maia Szalavitz
TIME
October 7, 2010
Study To Examine Drinking And Sexual Aggression
Medical News Today
October 7, 2010
Gambia introduces death penalty for drug possession
BBC News
October 6, 2010
Navy offers sailors online help to quit addictions
By Steve Szkotak
Washington Post
October 3, 2010
